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Background
In breast reconstruction with free flaps, retrograde venous anastomosis into the internal mammary vein (IMV) is often unavoidable. Utility of a crossing vein between the right and left IMV, one of the anatomical foundations which make retrograde flow possible, has been reported but only with a few detailed features. This study evaluated the presence, actual location, and diameter of the...